A small, light plane crashed in the ocean while on a flight from La Romana, Dominican Republic to San Juan, Puerto Rico. While not much is known at the moment, the Cessna C206 Stationair (similar to the one above), with six people aboard, crashed just offshore near Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, in the northwest of the island. The U.S. Coast Guard, as well as other state and federal agencies, are searching for any survivors. Two bodies have already been found floating in the water about one... Read Full Story
Opening February 1st, 2008, El Conq uistador Resort and Golden Door Spa
in Puerto Rico will enhance its offerings with a new, state-of-the-art water park
(open daily 9:30am - 6:00pm). Featuring pools, slides, a lazy river,
sunbathing deck and more, this facility will allow every age to have
some fun in the sun. Get ready to swim, slide or float your way through
your next vacation with features that include:
Expansive main pool , measuring 8,500 square feet, will also feature an... Read Full Story
I've often talked about what is called "traditional ecological knowledge" (TEK) or "local ecological knowledge" (LEK). These terms reflect the local wisdom indigenous peoples have about their homeland, their environment, the resources present, and how they change over time. The value of this knowledge is immense. The collective wisdom of indigenous peoples can bring to bear hundreds or thousands of years of place-based experiential knowledge on a range of topics. Science, a relative new comer... Read Full Story
Lisha Roubert-Rodriguez, a student at the University of Puerto Rico, Cayey , will spend the summer of 2008 at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., as a participant in the competitive NASA Academy . In her senior year, Roubert-Rodriguez is from Guayama and majoring in mathematics. "I look forward to the hands-on experience the academy will provide. I want to apply the mathematical knowledge that I can gain in real situations. I couldn't think of a better place to learn than at... Read Full Story
Katie (aka, Long Aye-lander in Glasgow ) is an American living in Scotland and missing Puerto Rico. Here's her latest post entitled: From Manhattan to Maricao: a Puerto Rican Odyssey . I love visiting Puerto Rico. It’s relaxed yet alive, urban yet natural, American yet Latin American. If I wasn’t so set on going to Scotland, I could easily picture myself living in a little casita with a palm tree in the back garden. Adrian is fond of pointing out the similarities between Scotland and Puerto... Read Full Story
Political pundits and Clintonistas assume Hillary wins Puerto Rico running away. They cite as "evidence" three items: 1) Hillary lock on New York Puerto Rican pols and votes; 2) Bill's pardoning of the FALN 16 ; 3) and a dated--and dubious-- EL Nuevo Dia poll showing Hillary leading Obama by 13 points -- 50% to 37%. IMO, The Puerto Rico primary will not be the blow-out that they're counting on--and that an Obama victory would be the better outcome. Here's why: A. Puerto Rico is not East LA... Read Full Story
The increasing interest in the role of the Latino vote in the Democratic primaries for United States president has opened up an important opportunity to educate the U.S. public about the Latino community. We have, hopefully, dispelled the myth that Latinos will not vote for a black for president. We have, in the process, also demonstrated that the Latino vote should not be taken for granted by the Democratic Party establishment, as the Clinton campaign now apparently views Latinos as her... Read Full Story
Puerto Rico’s Moment in the Sun - NYTimes The United States is overdue in re-engaging with this special place, which landed in our lap as a stepchild of imperialism in 1898, and which we have never seen clearly. Primary News from Puerto Rico PR for Obama's summary of the daily presidential primary news published in PR´s papers, radio and TV. Obama, el primero en llegar a Puerto Rico - El Vocero Obama, según fuentes de su campaña, será el primero en llegar. Su llegada está pautada para el... Read Full Story
Puerto Rico is bracing for its relevant presidential political primary ever. The event takes place June 1st. The following are articles and opinion pieces on this historic event. Si, Se Puede! With 55 delegates, Puerto Rico eager for primary limelight Ironically, while Puerto Ricans may be pivotal for the selection of the Democratic presidential candidate, they will not be able to vote in November. Puerto Rico Primary A Chance For Influence, Attention "It is ironic that the colony may end up... Read Full Story
Puerto Rico...Obama Island? Anthropologist, Blogger and DailyKOS Diaryist Denise Oliver-Velez (aka Deoliver47 ) notes that "Most United States citizens here on the mainland know next to nothing about Puerto Rico, and yet we are headed towards a primary there on June 1." She then provides a comprehensive education on the Isla del Encanto , its people, politics and upcoming presidential primary. Very nice. WHY OBAMA? by Hernandez Colon Obama is precisely the type of leader that the U.S. needs... Read Full Story
